Finance Secretary meets Irish counterpart to discuss trade links post-Brexit
The 2014-2020 Ireland/Wales programme is providing €100m (with €79m coming from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support collaborative projects in the areas of innovation, adaptation to climate change…
Welsh Government announces £8M R&D boost for Welsh Manufacturers
Welsh manufacturing businesses will benefit from an extra £8m to extend a scheme to help them access world-class expertise to develop cutting-edge new products and services, announced by Finance Secretary…
Welsh workers could lose disability rights post-Brexit
Crucial gains for disability rights secured by the business community must not be reversed post-Brexit due to a lack of planning and preparation, Business Disability Forum has warned. According to…
International medical insurance costs are rising – here’s what employers can do about it.
Unfortunately, as the business world has expanded, often into higher risk areas, employers have seen the cost of international medical cover increase. Many employers are now reporting significant increases in…
Tidal Lagoon – Wales deserves answers, says FSB
One year on from the Hendry Review, Wales still has no firm answers on the planned tidal lagoon development which promises to bring over 2000 jobs to Wales. The project…
Cancer patients need more support than those with other conditions, say RedArc Nurses
Based on over 9,000 patient records collected over the last five years, RedArc Nurses has identified that those individuals who are diagnosed with cancer usually need significantly more support and…
Cancer and other acute medical conditions account for one in five long-term absences
Research revealed today by Group Risk Development (GRiD) shows that cancer and other acute medical conditions account for nearly one in five (19 per cent) long-term absences among employers. Indeed,…
World Cancer Day, 4 February: the role of eyecare in screening
World Cancer Day takes place on the 4 February 2018, uniting the world in the fight against cancer. The aim of the day is to raise awareness and education about…
Employers need to encourage better take-up of cancer support benefits
As cancer diagnoses continue to rise, and survival rates also increase, the breadth of support within employee benefits available to those diagnosed has significantly improved. Modern corporate insurers are acutely…
Welsh Software Company celebrates being cited as one of ‘the UK’s best estate agent software providers’
Bridgend-based software provider AgentPro, who make specialist software for estate agents and lettings companies, are celebrating after the market leader in property repair and maintenance software, Fixflo, cited them among…